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European Leaders Declare Liberal Order Dead, Urge Federation

2/2/2026

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European leaders at the Oslo Security Conference declared the liberal international order dead.
They warned Europe must adapt to a fractured world to avoid becoming a playground for superpowers.
Mario Draghi warned Europe must evolve from a confederation to a federation to avoid becoming subordinated and deindustrialized.
He criticized the U.S. for imposing tariffs and fostering European fragmentation.
Kaja Kallas urged deeper Nordic-EU integration amid concerns over U.S. distancing.

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European leaders at the Oslo Security Conference declared the liberal international order dead.
They warned Europe must adapt to a fractured world to avoid becoming a playground for superpowers.
Mario Draghi warned Europe must evolve from a confederation to a federation to avoid becoming subordinated and deindustrialized.
He criticized the U.S. for imposing tariffs and fostering European fragmentation.
Kaja Kallas urged deeper Nordic-EU integration amid concerns over U.S. distancing.